United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

Phone 775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

May 6, 2007

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR JUNE

 

RECOGNITION OF OUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LEADERS

 

    *GATHERING WORDS

One:    Come and see the works of God,

All:       God's awesome deeds among us.

One:    Come and hear, all who revere God,

All:       God's still speaking voice in our weary world.

One:    Come and touch the sacred,

            extraordinary in the ordinary,

All:       God's presence in water, bread and wine.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #189

            “Fairest Lord Jesus”

  

    *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

            If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Prayer

            of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                                 #206

            ”I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious Source of Life,

we are reluctant to accept the new growth within us.

We confess that often we

— are unable to see the beauty that is in the world for us to  enjoy;

— do not always recognize the love that is offered to us each day

—    we are afraid to risk, to turn the corner, to empty the cup,

to dance.

Forgive us, O God, and help us to accept your gift of resurrection.  Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Enter the Joy”   Arr. Ken Medema

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                          N.T. pg. 259

            Revelation 21:10-14, 22-22:5                                                     

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Our Resurrection”

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION                                                                       

 

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD                                                       

 

PIANO OFFERTORY                                                                                

 

    *DOXOLOGY                                                                Tune: Old 100th

Praise God for this great gift of life,

In Christ is ended death and strife,

We praise the Spirit for this day;

And seek to follow Christ’s true way.  Amen.

 

    *PRAYER OF DEDICATION   (In Unison)

For the people you have given us to love and for the tasks you have called us to do, we give thanks, gracious God.  Our offerings are a measure of our faith and an evidence of our gratitude.  We dedicate ourselves with our gifts that your reign of light may be realized in the places where we live and work and far beyond our personal reach.  Amen.

 

    *Communion Hymn                                                                        #617

            “I Come With Joy”   vs. 1, 3 and 5

 

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION                                                   

Invitation to the Table

The Great Thanksgiving                                                                           

The Lord’s Prayer                                                                              #895

Breaking the Bread

Giving the Bread and the Cup

 

Holy Communion will be served by intinction.

Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

    *CLOSING HYMN                                                                          #451

            “Be Thou My Vision”

           

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new Prayer Group, under the leadership of Bedonna Davis will begin on Wednesday, May 9  from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Anyone who wishes to join others in a time of concentrated prayer is invited to attend.  The group meets in the Wesley Room.

 

 

SNOWBIRDS—Remember to notify the Church Office (775-5362) of your date of return so your address may be changed back in our Data Base.  Your help with this is really appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, May 13

Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson

           11:00 a.m. - Kelli Cummings & Heather Smith   

 Nursery: Lisa Weaver & Girls

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Dee Brinks and Crew

 

 

 

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                                    Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                      Judy Coffey

Church Office Manager                                                     Patty Anderson

Treasurer                                                                              Karen Klinker

Director of Youth Ministries                                                    Debbie Pant

Chancel Choir Director                                                                Ann Hunt

Choir Accompanist                                                         Suzanne Johnson

Bell Choir Director                                                              Tonja Hinkston

Organists                                                          Virginia Pulford, Ann Hunt

Pianist                                                                               Darlene Ressler

Nursery Care Giver                                                          Darlene Ressler

First Sunday Nursery Care Giver                                 Diana Van Antwerp

Custodial Staff                                        Dee Brinks and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                  Gale Butterfield

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, May 6 - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Holy Communion

Christian Education Leader Recognition Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 5:00 p.m. - JD’s & Sr. High Youth Meet @ Church

 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - JD’s & Sr. High @ YMCA for Fusion

Monday, May 7

 9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Early On Program (Fellowship Hall)

 7:00 p.m. - Endowment Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Church & Society Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, May 8

 7 :15 a.m. - Prayer Group

 1:30 p.m. - Dorcas Circle

 3:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 9                                                                                    

 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

Thursday, May 10

 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Mercy Hospice Staff (Fellowship Hall)

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Patriot Choir Practice (Corbin Room)

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Group (Educational Wing)

Friday, May 11

 4:00 p.m. - Wedding Rehearsal

 6:30 p.m. - Mother/Daughter Banquet

Saturday, May 12                                                                                                                    

 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Youth Flower Delivery

 4:30 p.m. - Wedding

Sunday, May 13 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Festival of the Christian Home - Mother’s Day

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School & Blood Pressure Clinic

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Love In the Name of Christ invites you to a Celebrity Server Night at the Big Boy Restaurant on May 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m..  All of the tips from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and 10% of evening sales will benefit Love INC.  Our own Jackie Soltman will be the Pie Lady and Judy Coffey will be one of the Celebrity Servers.  Plan to come & support this worthwhile ministry in our area.

 

 

The youth are selling flowers as a fund-raiser.  Today, you may order potted flowers and flats of flowers with pick up scheduled during the Church Rummage Sale May 25 & May 26.  Stop by our order table in Fellowship Hall this morning.

 

 

The next Equal Exchange Coffee and Tea Sale has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 20 (note the date change) following both services.  Decaf coffee is also available.

 

 

Summer Camp 2007— Registrations are still being received for Summer Church Camp.   Have questions or need registration forms, see or call (775-9388) Marian Fuller.

 

 

10th Annual Life Walk—Give an hour that will last a lifetime!  Saturday, May 12 is the 10th annual Life Walk which supports CareNet of Cadillac.  A table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall following the service for those interested in sponsoring a walker OR those interested in walking.  You may also contact Shelley DeCoeur for further information.

 

 

An all Church Yard Sale will be held on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26.  As you do your Spring cleaning, please set aside all the items you are parting with; remember we cannot use items that are broken or soiled.  All items can be dropped off at the church beginning Sunday, May 20.  Please do not bring items before that time as we are unable to store them for lack of space.  Thanks so much for your help!

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:     11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Jack Boyd & Bedonna Davis

11:00 Greeters/Ushers: Dale & Ona Greenman, Judy Murdoch and

   Bob & June Peterson

Pianist - Darlene Ressler

Acolyte:  8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson

            11:00 a.m. - Rebekka Green & Chloe Ostema  

Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers

Sermontime: Sue Allen 

Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee  

Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney

                    11:00 - Jackie Soltman

                                                                    

 

The Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in memory of Ernie Wohlfeill by Cathy Lilly.

 

 

JD’s & Senior High Youth will meet at the church this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. for supper.  Then, they will car pool to the YMCA for FUSION from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Parents can pick up their child at the YMCA at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

A Celebration of Ministry and Farewell Brunch will be held for Pastor Dale and his family on Sunday, June 17 during both worship services and at a Brunch immediately following the 10:00 worship service.  Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend.  Additional information will be coming your way in the near future

 

 

 

Next Sunday, May 13, the Festival of the Christian Home/Mother’s Day will be celebrated with a special treat for all the women attending.  The Children’s Choir will sing at the 11:00 worship service.